As evidence of the waterproofness of its sealing components, Bette commissioned the Kiwa Group with checking the BetteSealing system Universal and BetteUpstand, in both instances without silicone joints. This evidence was provided on the basis of the current European guidelines for the approval of seals for wet rooms. The testing, inspection and certification specialist Kiwa has provided a detailed test report.

The reason for the check was the reissue of the sealing standards for buildings, and here in particular the standard DIN 18534-1, which calls for special measures such as bath sealing tapes and upstands under and behind baths and shower trays. The standard came into force in July.

For the laboratory tests, Kiwa constructed a test basin based on ETAG 022, appendix A. Bette then installed its products in this basin in accordance with its own installation instructions for sealing systems. ETAG 022 is a guideline for the technical approval of seals for walls and floors in wet rooms, and is valid all over Europe. The test is used for the evaluation of the performance of the sealing systems when they are subjected to water and mechanical loads. All of the attachments and sealants that are approved by the manufacturer are used in the execution of the test. No tiles, tile adhesives or grouting were used in order to ensure that the sealing materials themselves were directly tested. In particular, the joint between the bath rim and floor was not sealed with silicone, which meant that the sealing system was exposed directly to water.

The initial impact of the water on the sealing systems was checked after seven days’ drying time. The test sequence consisted firstly of 100 cycles of spraying with water at temperatures alternating between 90°C and 10°C. This was followed by 1500 cycles with water at temperatures alternating between 60 and 10°C. The extreme thermal conditions of the tests were intended to reflect the ageing process. Spray was followed by a dynamic load with a 30kg bag of sand that was dropped into the test basin from a height of 45 cm. This was repeated three times at five different points on the test basin. To finish, the test basin was flooded with 10 cm of water for seven days. For the entire duration of the test, the Bette sealing systems proved to be waterproof, which was confirmed by Kiwa in its test report no. 2.1/11168/0360.0.1-2017. The approved Bette sealing components for the installation system Universal, BetteUpstand and BetteSealing system therefore comply with the requirements of the new sealing standard.

Our lives are constantly getting faster, everyday life more hectic. We rush from one appointment to the next, and our minds are constantly occupied with things to do and worries that lie ahead of us. But with a little mindfulness and a few basic exercises, you can soon slow down and do something to counter the stress.

Most of us start our day with a morning shower. As part of a study, psychologist Alfred Gebert of the University of Münster divided showering behaviour into four types, each one of which tells us something about the particular personality.

You could easily spend the whole year visiting furniture and interior design trade fairs. Never before have people been so interested in finding out what style suits their four walls best. We've marked four trade fairs that really shouldn't be missed in 2019.

Even a small bathroom should be functional, comfortable and – above all – homely. Here are our tips and tricks for bidding farewell to the wet room, and turning every square metre into an 'aha!' experience.

White stands for purity, innocence and transparency – and it's the traditional colour of the bathroom. Although the palette of market offers has much more to offer, it is unusual for the full range to be used. Shades of wood or grey were for a long time the only alternatives to a clean white. Bette's "Black Beauties" are a clear counterpart for the bath, shower and washbasin. And for all those who love the black-and-white contrast, the company even has black-and-white models.

Should the bathroom be more than just a spot for the necessary? Yes please! Today's bathroom is also a retreat, a feel-good oasis. In which case, it should also provide some entertainment. So in this article, we're going to be telling you about a few ways to upgrade your bathroom.

One question that is often asked is, "Why does my bathroom have to be intelligent? And how would that benefit me?" Saving water, safety first and entertainment in the bathroom – now you can find all this and more at Eigenraum.

A high quality of life and stay is becoming increasingly important in the bathroom. Bette has developed a free-standing bath and floor-standing washbasin in glazed titanium-steel in BetteLux Oval Couture, which are covered and upholstered in a woven fabric just like a cosy sofa. Four colour options and a high level of functionality bring sensuousness and comfort into the bathroom.

BetteSolid is an entirely new waste fitting for the shower that has a high self-cleaning performance and that drains up to 36 l of water a minute. In doing so, Bette declares war on blocked and hard-to-clean drains under the shower.

BetteSensory eliminates the need for a visible overflow in baths. The technology and operating method of the innovative electronic overflow system have now been visualised in a video animation that explains the system clearly and succinctly.

The water in the shower sprinkles down like a refreshing rain shower in the forest, and the bath fills with a murmur that is not unlike a waterfall or waves breaking on the shore. What gives rise to anticipation and lovely memories in one person, though, can be perceived as a nuisance and unwanted by the neighbours.

Bette's intelligent installation frame saves time and effort when installing new shower trays – ideal when the building time schedule is tight. Refurbishing is one of the supreme disciplines in residential construction. If a number of residential units need to be completed at the same time, then a cool head is required.

Goethe said, “There is strong shadow where there is much light” in the first act of the play, “Götz von Berlichingen”. But how much light do you actually need to feel good in the bathroom? And how do you manage to save energy? In this article, you will find a crash course on perfect bathroom lighting.

Anyone who is about to build a new bathroom or renovate an existing one often has to address the question whether the future shower areas is to be tiled and fitted with a shower channel or whether a floor-level shower tray or a shower area in glazed titanium steel would be better. So what are the advantages of the two solutions?

Everyone is familiar with the traditional bath tap: it is positioned either as a fitting that sits on the bath rim, a spout attached to the wall, or a combined bath filler, waste and overflow set below the bath rim. However, another alternative is bath fillers that are out of the ordinary, for instance based on a near-natural experience when running the water, or are particularly quiet, or that can be controlled electronically down to the degree.

Accidents in the bathroom are among the most common and most serious accidents in the home. But with the right measures, the risk of slipping and tripping in the bathroom can be reduced. Non-slip surfaces in the bath or shower will help to prevent dangerous accidents.